Luaz-967-M Restoration

Here we have a Luaz-967M jeep which arrived at our workshops recently. This vehicle is undergoing restoration, prior to delivery to one of our overseas clients.

This blog section will show a variety of photos, short films and our own ramblings, in an effort to document the work that has been undertaken.

We hope you enjoy the detailed information we have provided...

History:

Production of the Luaz took place between 1961-1975 at Lutsk automobile plant in Russia.

The Luaz-967M (which has a slightly more powerful engine) was built as a small 4x4 amphibious vehicle, designed for military use to transport the wounded from the front line and to transport amunition.

In amphibious mode the vehicle uses only its wheels for propulsion and steering.

Friday 18th of February 2011 9:00

Stretchers have been made...

Friday 18th of February 2011 9:00

The seats and seat cushions have been fitted.

Thursday 10th of February 2011 11:00

The hood is currently in the process of being fitted...

Thursday 10th of February 2011 11:00

The windshield and searchlight have been fitted...

Thursday 10th of February 2011 11:00

More floor panel photos...

Thursday 10th of February 2011 11:00

The interior floor panels have been fitted...

Thursday 10th of February 2011 10:00

The wiring has been completed and remaining ancilliaries have been fitted to the engine...

Monday 18th of October 2010 10:00

New underside gaskets are currently being hand made...

Monday 18th of October 2010 10:00

Front grille has been fitted...

Thursday 14th of October 2010 10:00

Exhaust silencer & winch are now fitted.

Tuesday 12th of October 2010 13:00

Photos of the wiring...

Tuesday 12th of October 2010 13:00

We are now a good way through the electrical wiring, and as you can see the dash has been replaced...

Wednesday 6th of October 2010 12:00

Re-wiring of the vehicle is now taking place...

Monday 4th of October 2010 15:00

The oil cooler unit has been fitted and the exhaust has been connected to the engine.

Friday 1st of October 2010 10:00

And more...

Friday 1st of October 2010 10:00

More photos...

Friday 1st of October 2010 10:00

The Luaz's engine and transmission have now been fitted - some photos here to browse...

Thursday 30th of September 2010 10:00

The fuel tank has been fitted, along with associated connections.

Thursday 30th of September 2010 10:00

The exhaust has been painted...

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

Engine cross-member has been bolted on.

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

And some more photos...

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

More photos...

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

The engine has been fully cleaned and repainted...

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

Both the bilge pump motor and oil cooler fan motor have been reconditioned. All 4 driveshafts have been fully cleaned and repainted, along with the engine cross-member.

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

Wheel arches and wheel hubs have been painted, as we await parts for the hub assemblies...

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

Exterior items are now being refitted - at present rear lights...

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

The Interior is being refitted - you can see handbrake, steering arms, new electrical cabling.

Wednesday 29th of September 2010 9:00

Painting of the hull and removable panels is now complete. Interior panels have now been refitted.

Friday 17th of September 2010 12:00

Miscellaneous Parts - second coat...

Friday 17th of September 2010 12:00

Front Grille & Windshield Frame - second coat...

Friday 17th of September 2010 12:00

Painted Front Bonnet - second coat...

Friday 17th of September 2010 11:00

The hull has now been painted inside and out.

Wednesday 8th of September 2010 14:00

The Back...& the front...

Wednesday 8th of September 2010 14:00

Photos left show the hull half primed and fully primed...

Tuesday 7th of September 2010 14:00

Many of the body panels and smaller parts have now been painted, the photos left show the bonnet and front grill...

Tuesday 7th of September 2010 14:00

The underside and floor of the hull have been sealed prior to application of a primer coat...

Thursday 2nd of September 2010 16:00

The bare hull has been steam cleaned and is now being prepared for primer...

Thursday 2nd of September 2010 14:00

Some of the primed parts have now been painted with black topcoat...

Thursday 2nd of September 2010 14:00

More photos...

Thursday 2nd of September 2010 14:00

A few photos of some parts that have been primed...

Thursday 2nd of September 2010 14:00

Body panels have been prepared for primer.

Thursday 2nd of September 2010 14:00

Fuel tank has been cleaned up and repaired.

Thursday 26th of August 2010 13:00

The primed engine parts have now been painted black. The dynamo & fan assembly have been acid cleaned - looking like new.

Wednesday 25th of August 2010 11:00

The clutch master cylinder has been cleaned and repainted, the oil filler tube has been cleaned.

Wednesday 25th of August 2010 11:00

You can see here that some of the engine parts have been prepared and primed.

The carburettor has been acid cleaned...

Tuesday 24th of August 2010 9:00

Covers are being made for each newly exposed orifice in preparation for engine block steam cleaning, so as not to get any undesired water ingress.